Posted on April 21, 2025
- Arcadis has been named by London Gatwick as one of the specialist designers to a design services framework to support the airport’s capital investment program
- The design services framework will deliver a range of projects to enhance operational efficiency and modernize airport infrastructure
Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly announces its collaboration with London Gatwick, which has welcomed a highly-specialized group of designers to support the airport’s capital investment program to enhance capacity, resilience, and passenger experience as the airport continues to grow.
The four-year framework will enable faster deployment of design services with pre-agreed terms and conditions across the airport, including architectural, engineering, structural, baggage, and fire design requirements.
With increased opportunities for local and regional businesses, the designers will support an extensive program of operational improvements and asset replacement. The projects include retail reconfigurations, taxiway rehabilitations, surface access and forecourt management, property upgrades, and automated baggage handling. The projects will refresh the look and feel of the airport for passengers, while enhancing operational efficiency to improve management and increasing resilience by extending the longevity of airport assets.
Safety, security, and environmental standards are at the heart of the framework and support London Gatwick’s sustainability program: Decade of Change. The framework will support the airport’s goal for a minimum of 10% of London Gatwick’s total spend to be with local suppliers and a minimum of 25% total spend with regional suppliers. Suppliers are also required to showcase their commitment to London Gatwick’s sustainability goals by driving lower carbon design solutions across the pipeline of projects, supported by quarterly sustainability forums to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Alan Brookes, Arcadis CEO, comments:
“We look forward to leveraging our global airport design services and legacy of sustainable solutions to create meaningful value for the airport, its passengers, and the local economy through the design services framework. This latest announcement marks continued growth in our relationship with London Gatwick, which has extended over 20 years, and highlights the initiative airports are taking to enhance capacity and passenger experience through sustainable means.”
Alasdair Scobie, Capital Programs Director, London Gatwick said: “This refreshed design framework is a key enabler for delivering London Gatwick’s ambitious capital investment plan, ensuring high quality design incorporating more sustainable solutions delivered through a capable and competitive supply chain.”
“This Framework is the first step in the construction supply chain strategy to onboard highly skilled and capable designers, consultants, and contractors to support our capital investment program. This is a crucial time for the airport as we continue to grow. We warmly welcome the successful suppliers who have been awarded contracts at the airport and look forward to collaborating with them to achieve our vision to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.”
